Primate Trekking · Uganda
Kibale Forest — Chimpanzees
The primate capital of the world — thirteen species in one forest, led by over 1,500 chimpanzees whose hoots shake the canopy.
The primate capital of the world — thirteen species in one forest, led by over 1,500 chimpanzees whose hoots shake the canopy.
Follow the whoops and drumming buttress-roots into the forest until you find them: chimpanzees grooming, squabbling, cracking nuts and swinging overhead — our closest living relatives at home.
Kibale's habituated communities give you an exceptional success rate, and the Chimpanzee Habituation Experience lets serious enthusiasts spend a full day with the apes.
Plan This Experience
Beyond the chimps, Kibale is a primate carnival — red colobus, L'Hoest's monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys and the nocturnal potto among them.
The community-run Bigodi Wetland Walk adds swamp boardwalks, 200 bird species and village encounters where your fees fund local schools directly.
Plan This Experience
Everything you need to know before you go — timed and tailored by our local experts.
The most comfortable forest walking of the year and reliable chimp locations.
Great trekking weather and easy combination with Queen Elizabeth NP.
When the figs ripen, the chimps feed low and sightings become spectacular — we track the seasons for you.
Habituated communities and expert trackers make encounters nearly certain.
Thirteen species — the highest primate density on the continent.
Dawn-to-dusk with a chimp community for the truly obsessed.
Bigodi's wetland walk is a global model of village-run conservation.
When a chimpanzee pant-hoot rolls through the canopy, every hair stands up. Come feel it — we'll make you enjoy every bit of it.
Four of our favourite journeys through this destination — every one fully customisable.
7 Days
6 Days
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21 Days